YouTube has officially introduced a fresh feature named “Recap,” inspired by Spotify’s well-known Wrapped. This feature is designed to offer users a customized overview of their viewing patterns over the past year. Beginning today, YouTube Recap will be accessible to users in North America, with a worldwide launch anticipated within the week.
The Recap feature leverages users’ watch history to create as many as 12 cards that emphasize different elements of their viewing journey, including favorite channels, topics, and overall viewing trends. This effort has received backing from notable members of the YouTube community, such as Hank Green and Marques Brownlee, who have promoted the idea of a comparable feature for video content.
As per YouTube, Recap will distinctly highlight users’ interests and the moments they have explored throughout the year, providing insights into their top channels and even categorizing them according to their viewing habits. Moreover, if users have significantly interacted with music content, the Recap will feature music-related highlights.
The feature is intended to be accessible on mobile applications through the “Home” or “You” tabs, while desktop users can locate it at youtube.com/recap once it is available on their accounts. For mobile access, users must have YouTube version 18.43 or higher on both Android and iOS devices.
YouTube’s Recap is part of a larger trend of platforms delivering personalized content overviews, boosting user engagement and satisfaction. As this feature gradually expands, it is anticipated to become a favored tool for users to contemplate their viewing experiences over the year.
